Which element of the IT security policy framework provides detailed written definitions for hardware and software and how they are to be used?

Standard

Explanation:

IT security policy framework is the documented agreement and policies, as well as procedures of how information is to be transmitted, how to mitigate system and network vulnerabilities in a business.

There are various elements of the IT security framework. An example of this element is the standard adopted. It is a document that gives the details of the hardware and software components used and how they are implemented in the network. Example of this standard is the ISO (international standards organisation).